1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD). This program provides funding to eligible small businesses to support their entry into foreign markets or expansion of international export activities. Funds can be used for trade shows, trade missions, market research, e-commerce, and export education.
Eligible Vermont businesses can receive reimbursements of up to 75% of pre-approved, allowable, export-related expenses.
Get alerted about grants like this
Get emailed when new opportunities from “U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)” or related funders appear. Free, weekly, unsubscribe anytime.
Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Vermont businesses registered with the Vermont Secretary of State, with a physical operation and employees in Vermont. Product must be made in the USA (51% U.S. content requirement). Must meet SBA size standards, be in business for at least one year, and demonstrate an understanding of export costs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000 reimbursement per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Vermont. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
The Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow initiative funds up to ten technical-assistance organizations with $5M each to deliver hands-on training to small manufacturers in aerospace, shipbuilding, advanced manufacturing, and seven other priority sectors. Applications close June 15, 2026 — and the three-year continuous-operation requirement is the rule that ends most LOIs before they start.
Read articleThe SBA's E2G grant funds up to 10 organizations at an average of $5M each to deliver training and technical assistance to small manufacturers in 13 critical industries. The three-year continuous operating requirement is the eligibility cliff that will eliminate most newer trade groups and university centers.
Read articleThe Small Business Administration's Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative commits up to $50 million across as few as 10 awards to intermediaries that serve small manufacturers. Applications close June 15, 2026. The program structure rewards organizations with three-plus years of operating history and documented regional or national reach.
Read article